AUDI A8 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V619000

Make Model Year
AUDI A8 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-18 2016-08-24 2016-08-24

Production Dates: 2010-05-15 - 2012-05-14

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80B9

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9067

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.